Uncut gem teaches not to be greedy - New opal cutting machine! (Cabking)
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2023
- Join me as we delve into the challenges and triumphs of cutting and polishing rough opal. We'll navigate the ups and downs of working with this precious gemstone, and I must admit, not everything goes as planned. Dang it!!
But that's not all! Stay tuned for an in-depth review of a cutting-edge opal cutting machine (CabKing) that has been earning nothing but rave reviews from enthusiasts like myself. Together, we'll explore its features, performance, and my personal experiences using it. Get ready for an exciting adventure through the world of opals and the latest in lapidary technology!"
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I fell off my chair when I saw your new cab king. I have been using one just like yours for the last eight years. I’ve cut every stone I got from you on my cab king. It’s a wonderful machine and your videos are wonderful as well. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. Bill from Ohio.
I love to hear this woohoo. 8 years is a pretty good run in time Billy. It shows it lasts the test of time
I have the same one Too‼️ Got it for a Birthday/Anniversary/Christmas gift a few years ago ❣️❤❣️❤
Me too!! Great gear!!
@@cynthiakoepke2649 amazing
Justin, I've read the other comments, along with yours, It sounds like a good machine! I'm sure you will be making beautiful gems for yrs. to come! Til next time, keep making magical gems from Mother Earth, and we'll see you next time...
I’m sorry i mentioned the music, but we really don’t need it. We are here for you, for your artistry, your experience, your reactions to each new marvel you unfurl, & your interaction with your family & cohorts. I chose to follow you because of your dedication to the art of the craft, of honestly describing the business, & the desire to keep good values alive, never cheating your customers, never compromising your integrity. I stayed for your humor & lighthearted banter. You & your machines are the music.
Thanks Cherie
I wonder if the music was to distract us from the motor noise?
@@brettduffin8412 - I haven't seen him using it lately. Maybe he thought the same thing. Too noisy.
Im laid in my hospital bed feeling a little bit sorry for myself. I feel like a pin cushion as nurses have prodded and poked me in the last few days but do you know what just watching you drag a small but beautiful gem out of a bit of broken rock well it hasnreally cheered me up. What did you say life cant always be rainbows and butterflies and thats so true. No matter what keep going as theres always someone worse off than you. Think possitive and be kind to others who may need your help. Gem looks wonderful Justin. Thanks for cheering me up x 😊
Get well soon Nick
One of the best channels on CZcams👌🏻 Entertaining, educational and the stories behind some of opals is just amazing👍🏻 You are so good at your craft and I enjoy wondering what we will see next. Thank you for sharing Justin❤️⛏️🏴
Thank you so much 😀
I agree! ❤
Couldn’t agree more.
You truly are an artist and inspiration to us rock lovers! After a long time of considering my options, I think I’ll close the deal on a cab king :) One of the best channels on CZcams, your craftsmanship and professionalism shows!
Despite the fractures, you still brought out a beautiful blue green stone, which is the real skill. Thanks for a delightful channel!
Thank you very much!
Part of the joy of watching your videos is seeing how you deal with things that don't quite work out. Still a pretty opal!
Truly an outstanding quality built machine.
Sorry the stone had a crack in it but you still came out with a beautiful gem! You took a bad situation and came out with quite a gem 💎. ❤ to all at BOD 😊
Thank you! Cheers!
Your enthusiasm is adorable, I enjoyed watching you show us your new toy.
This is a great example of when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. I love the attitude. As a result, you will not be conquered by failure.
Thanks all at BOD, for the video. Glad you like the machine. The little opal is very pretty. Shame that it was cracked, but the salvage job on the remainder was terrific. Greetings from Dimboola, in Victoria.
Thanks again! Nancy 🙏
Hi Justin,
I gotta get this out of my system, could be a long comment, I appreciate that you might not have time to read it.
I've been fascinated by gold mining for over a decade now and always thought that would be the one thing I would always want to do. That was until about a week ago.
I was looking at some prospectors here on CZcams and some opal videos popped up in the recommended. I watched one other channel before I found your channel.
Between the two of you, a lot more so yourself, I now have an indescribable fascination with this stone. a lot stronger than I ever felt about gold. The main reason being is I believe I can do what you do. I've heard you say a lot of people say that, but I do have some background.
I'm a toolmaker and machinist of ~20 years and I understand the cutting and polishing process inside and out. I also have a good 3D spacial awareness. The more videos of yours I watch, the more I felt like I can see inside these stones. The more I see you cut and and slice and polish, the more I begin to predict what you were going to do. One that stood out to me was the boomerang-ey L shaped stone you had, I knew you would cut it in three. Another one where you sliced long-ways between two color bars, I knew you would before you did. I can often predict where you will attack for your gem. I've never felt anything else call to me so strongly. I feel like I understand the stones. At first I thought it was the mining, but who wants to do that, getting all hot and sweaty with dirt all down your neck, I mean, I do, but I'm not to physically capable any more. Once I saw you doing what you do, it screamed at me. That would be the solution. Become an opal cutter. Sit comfortably in a cool room and put on some music or a movie and just cut. All day.
So thanks to you, that's what I'm doing. I have no money, but you have to start somewhere. So unfortunately I didn't buy anything off your site. Yet. I'm eyeing off that $1200 parcel you have. But I did bid on a few very small parcels on eBay for about $50 total, about 30 carats worth over 15 or so pieces. Some potential for some amazing color and some small ring or earring gems. I think I can pull it off. Realistically I'm not hopeful I will get a gem out of something so cheap and small or everyone would be doing it, but you have to start somewhere. It only takes that one gem to step up.
I still have some polishing gear in my toolbox, a lovely 4000 grit stone, and I have access to a (genuine) Dremel with a lot of stones and discs and a felt wheel, and plenty of wet/dry paper and other stones lying around. I'm used to polishing hardened steel and using ceramic cutting tools, so I'm also familiar with diamonds and diamond wheels. If I can manage to cut and sell a few gems, i'll get some wheels for the grinder, and...grind...my way up.
I really enjoy your content and have been watching a couple of your videos a day now for about a week. In a couple of weeks or so I will purchase your opal advice and share some photos, as I'd love to talk to about it. I want to know things like is it actually possible to get a gem or two starting small like me and build my way up, or do i realistically need to inject significant cash to get started...anyway, I shall find out when I pay you for it!
Until then, I look forward to enjoying more of your content. Thank you.
5 was my 2nd choice after #4. That crockery top was so inviting!
Thanks for voting yes I thought it would be better too
Still a beautiful gem expertly created ❤
Hi guys, that's a beauty. Can't wait for the end result, going to enjoy the journey.
Thanks 👍
I've learned so much just from watching your videos. Thanks Justin for the knowledge.
My pleasure!
Life happens. Make lemonade and enjoy. Thank u for the journey Maestro.
My pleasure
I have the 8” cabking also. I can’t believe you’re using one, that’s awesome! I like how you can put a flat lap on the end, I swapped out or upgraded a few of the wheels. So far it’s performed flawlessly!
That's great news. I love it
Man of the year!!!! award for the - looked at the instructions but really didn't have to. I know you only peeked at em as the missus was standing over your shoulder.
Tamika came to say hi haha but yes I disnt have to do much to put it together
That is still a gorgeous gem even if it isn't a high value one.❤😊
Honestly I love seeing you work with the quality of tools/materials/b.s. we get to deal with! It really shows how attainable this is and how much creative whim you get to use! Thanks and keep it up!
Congrats on the new machine and i really liked that stone......Thanks Justin......From an Old Shoe🇺🇸
Nice Shoe thanks for watching again
I have been cutting on the 6" model for years now and I absolutely love it.
CabKing is a great machine! So glad you're using one now!! :) They have a lot of products I'd love to outfit a Lapidary with.
It really is!
Fabulous wisdom mate. The low pressure always follows and precedes the high-pressure.
Hey that's the machine I bought! Great gear and I've had it for about a year, cutting Justin's rough. The two left wheels I use for cab-ing granite and hard stuff, and everything else for the opal rough. So fun to see it here, and validating to say the least. Greetings from Mike in Granby, Co. Thanks Justin and Co!
Glad you are happy with the CabKing wooohoo
A wonderful stone. Sorry about the crack, sometimes you just are surprised by what happens. You finished down with a really lovely stone. Keep having fun! 😷⚒
Glad you enjoyed it
@@blackopaldirect how could we not enjoy it.😎
Ouch. The unpredictability reminds me of wood in many ways, although obviously much more costly. Thanks for including the ones that go "wrong."
I just think it’s beautiful. Very magically. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Cab king is the only cabbing machine I've ever used. It's frikken awesome! So easy to assemble, and break down for cleaning. Great machine! Looking forward to seeing #5 get a rub down. That's the one I voted for
Yay glad you like it
Still a cracking adventure
Thank you so much for the Kab King review. I've been considering buying one.
Awesome. make sure you use the BOD10 code on there website to get 10% off their accessories
Thanks for bringing back the CC! Best channel on YT!
Watching these videos is like watching a suspense thriller movie. I just can't wait to see how it turns out lol
Hello Maestro, CA. here. Rock and roll Sir!!!
Great new machine! Send me the old one! 😍
11:40 -12:06 thank you for those wise words...I'm always optimistic and looking on the bright side of things and was having a not so good day ...but said to my self everything will work out and put your Channel on to unwind ....just needed that reassurance. Great channel
You got this!
Same machine I have in 6" and there is a saw attachment that I just used on boulder opal. I removed the roughest wheel, moved everything left 1, and added a 14k resin onto mine.
I’ve got a 6” cab king that I’ve had for many years. Havent set it up in my new place but after watching your videos I’m way more motivated. Would love to try some opal… maybe some day… lol.
Nice job. You made the best of a bad situation and it came out very nice. Another job well done.😊
As always, you are as wonderful as the opals. ❤
Beautiful as always 😊
"Congrats" on the new Wheel Justin.😀
You did a masterful job cutting and shaping the stone. I don't care for this type of opal but it didn't take away for your working the stone!!
I enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Thank you very much!
Yes, Justin life has it ups and downs! In the end, you cut a beautiful little opal despite the pesky crack! You did very well, Justin 👏💎! Greetings and ❤ to all at BOD!
Yes! Thank you! Susan. 🙏🙏❤️
It's a bugger that the stone had the crack in it, but again your skill made the best of it.
Justin, after you cut it and started talking about the stone I honestly thought you were going to break into the song "Always look on the bright side of life", yes I'm a Monty Python fan, but you take them in the chin like a champ and keep smiling. Never stop!
I hope the next 4 go much better for ya!
So cool, you've got the same CabKing that I have! For the price it's a fantastic machine, I'm sure you'll enjoy it and the customer service is top notch. I've been using mine for 6 years and except for changing to sintered wheels the only thing I've changed was the light (it wasn't bright enough for me). I've cut loads of opals on my machine and really like it. Some people have knocked it because it has a lot of plastic, but I honestly haven't found that to be a big issue. The places with plastic aren't leaned on, pushed on, etc. I also like the flat laps on the ends and the water system (although I did switch out the waste water lines that came with it and replaced them with heavier duty lines).
You'll love the Cabking. I've been using one for two years and love it. I just ordered some stuff today and then I saw your email. I have to call them tomorrow to see if they'll give me a 10% refund
Bummer. Hopefully they do
Wow. That is a gorgeous Cab King. Nice job. How sad about the crack. I love looking at your opals on the site. It's always to see your artistry.
Wow man I cant wait to buy a parcel of rough opal from you considering other channels and websides for my opinión you always got the most beautiful ones keep doing that work family!🤘👌🤘
I love my cabking. Opal, agate, jasper etc.. Cuts it all. Side flat lap, water control feed system. I'm A ambassador for them for my business.
Love it
You saved 'Cab King' some money in their fabrication process. Make the plastic shields a touch smaller. Nice stone!
Your positivity is contagious. Still a beautiful stone. I suspect you bring out the best in people as well as opals.
🙏🙏
Nice set up. Least you got a stone out of it.
Got to have my dose of Justin.
😎😎😎👍👍👍
You always seem to make it a beautiful stone
Thank you
Good ROI by Cab King this promotional video.
Still following your wonderful videos Jason .... it's great to see you so passionate and generously sharing your creations .... thanks thanks thanks! Great therapy for the weary! lol MQH from Georgian Bay, Ontario :-)
justin... And his son saxon... 😃
That color is sweet and the POC is driving me crazy 😊❤❤❤
I love it!
very relaxing to watch u cut the gems.. thanks for the vids
I knew it would end up being beautiful! Nice work😊!
Thank you! 😊
Congrats on the new machine, i love your vedios alot
Hey ho, thems the breaks. In this case quite literally. Thanks for sharing lows, as well the highs, as always. From the UK.
I would say that your new machine is quite loud and combined with music pain in the ... ears ( for us with tinnitus) :-) You could filter that sound frequency easily...
Och, sorry I missed your live Justin.❤ Catching up now, beautiful new machine & gorgeous colour play in that Opal.
☆ Edit > still a beautiful Opal, great message at the end. Lovee from Scotland 😻🏴 🌠
All good Suzy than you for the support
It still turned out lovely! You made it from a blob that no one could see its beauty within, to reveal a lovely colorful stone for someone to enjoy that may not have 1000s to spend! It will bring someone joy!
Out of curiosity...with the color bar that thick, would it have been possible to slice it through the crack to save the color on both sides or was that a risk that the whole stone would splinter?
It would have been if we knew exactly where the crack traveled but I could not tell
I have 2 8" machines, no issues and I've made my money back for sure in the last few years... thousands of gems...
Love it Zachary
@@blackopaldirect wish you guys did Denver show, maybe see ya in Tucson, stay well ~
2:58 I would recommend to put some thick hard rubber (?) under the machine to reduce the vibration.
Your work bench is acting like a speaker
It is always difficult to get rid of the low tone. All is vibrating and spreading out the "BRRRRRR"
Once I saw a generator in a big box in a factory
Inside the box it was too loud without ear protection
Outside the box it was fine
The walls of the box were hollow and filled with many steel balls
This balls took the energy of the vibrations
Justin, you ended up with a beautiful stone despite its unfortunate fault. You just have a knack for creating beauty🙂 Congratulations on the new wheels🥰 I absolutely LOVE my Cab King and can't wait for the day i feel ready to cut some amazing Australian opal🙂
Thank you. amazing so many people piping up saying how much they love the CabKing
cab king didnt see that coming!😉
Loved as always
It wasn't the gem you were hoping for, but you stuck with it and still got a nice looking gem out of it. That will make somebody a piece of jewelry they will enjoy.
True
I would love the tiny piece that broke of😍😍btw i LOVE your videos🤩
If you’re doing soft stones like Ethiopian opal I think a pixie would be great especially if you travel with a cabbing machine
The stone turned out very nice. Im betting its 10x prettier with a high polish. Will we see that? ❤
First! Yaaaayyyy!!!🎉 shame about the crack, but still a stunning gem!
I have exactly the same model as that. It works very well for me.
Saweet
Mempesona
Terima kasih telah berbagi video untuk kami
Hiya Justin, awesome video and no more rough sounding bearing, right mate? Anyway that's a beautiful crystal opal, I have cut a few of them, only because I can't afford any black opals. I have a crystal opal that has black mixed with the colour but it's still a crystal opal. I learned that from you mate.
I hope you have a awesome blessed day.
Cheers! Cya!
😺🐟 out!
Thank you Yes the bearing was noisy. This machine is quieter when I get it fine tuned. I did have my mic setup properly
It's still a beautiful gem!
My dream is to afford the space, time, and money for a Cab King one day. ❤ Even though it wasn't the stone we thought it would be you still made it the very best stone it could be. I'm glad it came to your hands and was salvaged so beautifully.
You can do it!
It's still a beautiful Opal ! Thank you Justin for sharing it with me !
Glad you enjoyed it Steve
@@blackopaldirect It's always a pleasure watching you bring the beauty out of stone into a beautiful Opal ! I'm watching from Kansas !
Love the videos, that cab king was much louder than the other machine(s) you’ve used though. Made it hard to watch.
I so enjoy your videos 😊❤
Rainbows and butterflies! That's pretty funny. Isn't it true in life though?
Love from a Brit in Austria 😘
The noise of the new unit is quite irritating through the mic. I wonder if you can change mics so it doesnt pick up the motor as much?
It is one heck of a beautiful $600 gem.
Justin take the top off and look for another way to reduce the damage of the carrots of the over all stone.
Liking when you focus on the opals, I don’t like all of the chatting involved with people from everywhere, although it’s cool for you… just takes away from the opal essence. This vid is badass nuf said 🤠🤙🏽
It just helps with the algorithm so more people get alerted about the video at the time. So please be patient or watch after the live or skip to where you want to see. That's the beauty of CZcams. you do watch however you want, skip what you want without having to complain
@blackopaldirect Thanks for these great videos. What wheel grain do you use on the 6 wheels please?
Mail me the tiny chip... 😂 i love it
it was still beautiful!
Thank you
May not be what you were hoping for. But it is still a real pretty stone.
I love my cabking 8, the only thing I don't care for are the arm rests I installed upon delivery. I want to remove them but can not.
I like the new wheel, but the motor is much more noticeable on camera than the previous machine. The new machine has more intensity and is overshadowing your other audio. The previous machine was a lower pitch noise
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Hello from Idaho! 🤟😎
Hello there!